Early Modern
Early Modern
René Michel Slodtz (Michel Ange Slodtz)
A Legacy Carved in Stone Born into a lineage of creators in Paris, France, René-Michel Slodtz—often known by the evocative moniker Michel-Ange Slodtz—was a sculptor whose hands breathed life into the heavy medium of stone. As the son of the sculptor Sébastien Slodtz, his artistic destiny was woven into the very fabric of his upbringing. His journey was one of movement and profound cultural immersion, spanning the grand architectural s…
8
dated works
3
chapters
1740
first work
1753
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through René Michel Slodtz (Michel Ange Slodtz)'s working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups René Michel Slodtz (Michel Ange Slodtz)'s works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.